Pastor John Jebaraj Arrested for Alleged Sexual Assault of Minors in Kerala
Pastor John Jebaraj was arrested in Kerala for allegedly sexually assaulting two minors. He had evaded capture for months but was ultimately tracked down by police. Jebaraj faces serious charges under the POCSO Act, and he denies the allegations, suggesting personal motives from his estranged wife.
Pastor John Jebaraj, affiliated with Kings Generation Church in Coimbatore, was arrested in Munnar, Kerala for allegedly sexually assaulting two minors. Authorities apprehended him after months of evasion, as he had significant social media notoriety. Following the arrest, he was presented in court and placed in judicial custody.
Jebaraj, 37, faced charges under the stringent Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, with specific allegations related to aggravated sexual assault. The Coimbatore City Police, having formed multiple teams, successfully located him after a lookout notice was issued to prevent his escape.
The incidents allegedly occurred during a party at Jebaraj’s residence in Coimbatore in May of last year. The allegations surfaced when one victim disclosed the assault to a relative, prompting a formal complaint at the Central All Women Police Station.
This case follows a recent conviction of another pastor, Bajinder Singh, who received a life sentence for rape in a separate matter involving coercion and threats. A senior police official commented on investigations initiated after a complaint was submitted by one of the minors to the child welfare committee.
In a bid to avoid arrest, Jebaraj requested anticipatory bail from the Madras High Court, denying the allegations and attributing them to a vendetta from his estranged wife amid ongoing divorce proceedings.
Pastor John Jebaraj has been arrested for the alleged sexual assault of minors in Kerala. After months of evading law enforcement, he is now facing charges under the POCSO Act. His claims of innocence are challenged by serious allegations backed by police investigations, following a trend of legal actions against clergymen for similar offenses. The case continues as the judicial process unfolds.
Original Source: www.ndtv.com
